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E178 EPL

1987 Jaguar Xj

Cream Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 EPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2005 110,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion on nearside and offside front floorpans

oil leak

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E178 EPL is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Cream with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E178 EPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E178 EPL registered?

E178 EPL is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E178 EPL safe to buy?

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